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Center of the Universe: A Look at Life From the Lighter Side are slices of real-life experiences from a pastor to his congregation that mix real concern with real humor. From tales about fly-fishing and an uncontrollable hunting dog to a revival in Africa and healing the homeless, this compilation of 93 stories brings smiles as well as profound insight.

In the anticipated sequel to Bill Johnson’s first compilation of humorous stories and insightful experiences, Center of the Universe Too shares the heart of a pastor who loves God and enjoys life and will have you doing the same. You are treated to 85 treasures in short story form. From late-night encounters in God’s electric presence and exploding briefcases, to stewarding the remote control mantle and a powerful prophetic word continuing to be fulfilled, these unique stories seamlessly blend the extraordinary and common.

Many Christians are under the impression that God's grace and his favor are two different things - that while his grace may be a gift, his favor is something we must earn. This misunderstanding has led to destructive teachings about "prosperity" and blessings, and ultimately to lives that feel unfulfilled and inadequate. Pastor Greg Gilbert puts favor back in its rightful place, as God's gift through Jesus Christ. He shows how the favor that Jesus earned through his perfect life and sacrificial death becomes ours the moment we believe.

If you struggle in knowing the will of God, don't worry! You are not alone. Everyone wants to know what the will of God is for their life. People want to know that their life is on track with what God's desire for their life is. Yet most people struggle with this. In this audiobook I will lay out three very simple tests that will help you determine if you are in ihs will, and if you are moving the right direction.

WALKING IN LOVE. Nobody did it better than Jesus. Love ultimately led Him to the point of laying down His very own life for the sake of others. He set aside His personal preferences. He overlooked the wrongs He suffered. He was quick to forgive and quick to to restore. He prayed for those who despitefully used Him. And what a difference He made because of that. Multiplied millions of lives have been changed because this one Man dared to obey God and walk the Love Walk.

Grace/Truth 1.0 is a five-week small group learning experience that introduces Christians to LGBT+ people, the language to use and avoid, a theologically faithful view of marriage and sexuality, and practical guidance on how to embody the love of Christ toward sexual and gender minorities. This learning experience is designed for Bible studies, discussion groups, elder teams, pastoral staff, or any other small group of Christians who desire to engage questions of faith, sexuality and gender with both grace and truth.